Nice hiking and great views! The hikes could be a little challenging at some parts but not too tough. Families with young kids and elderly parents were able to do it. Great escape into nature and not too crowded for a Saturday! Public restrooms and the gardens were not accessible.

Norman Bird Sanctuary always puts a great harvest festival together. This year there was no issues with weather so we didnt have to be bussed from Third Beach. It seemed like the overall atmosphere was focused on fun today. We laughed a lot with friends today. Saw the mud battle today- that was funny (and cold for the participants). Our daughter and her friend both survived the high wire attraction. Thought neither would do it as our daughter couldnt get past the height, but both prevailed with smiles to boot. The bands playing were very good and the food was too. A light of vendors today inside the tent and activities too. Watching everyone get on the stilts was funny. I tried them but couldnt manage 5 feet. The kids participated in the potato sack race and tug of war.

We had a time bird watching this morning with our guide and took a nice pleasant stroll through on our own. wonderful birds and frogs at the pond especially! learned some new information about why cormorants hold their wings out! truly a great sanctuary.

I didnt really walk there but stopped by quickly. It looked fantastic though! Go for it if you have nothing else to do and love nature and birds!

Absolutely great trails and it was such a clean park. Although there is a map, we did get lost lol, but figured our way out. The landscape was beautiful. What a great place.

One of my favorite places to walk, been going there since I was a kid! wonderful place

Nice place, volunteers work hard, beautiful walking trails atop stone ridges overlooking the ocean.

Perfect place to visit in Rhode island. Great hiking trail.

This is a great place to go hiking. What a view in some spots! I have been here only a couple of times but I would definitely recommend it. I will be back soon with my camera to get some bird shots. We saw a couple of ducks mating and an egret. Even though we didnt see many birds we werent really looking. We were more interested in getting some miles in and there are plenty of trails here to do that. The whole time you are there you can hear the birds singing. Its a mystical little spot with a lot of history. If youre looking to get away from it all this is the spot. They even have picnic tables so pack a lunch and spend the day.

Great 1st trip - but we didnt know about the varying difficulties of the trails well definitely be back to check out the other trails soon!

Good place for people who love being close to nature.

This is a nonprofit bird sanctuary with many trails for hiking and exploring. There are very easy trails as well as more moderate ones, but nothing too crazy. The hanging rock trail is one of the more difficult ones but rewards you with breathtaking views of the ocean. Just be wary of the steep drops should you decide to take the little ones. There is a cool wooden forest patch at the beginning that has a trail carved out where you can go underneath into the shadows and marvel at the wooden caves built by scouts. And when the wind blows youll hear the clanging of all the branches its pretty cool. All in all a great time, family of 5 was $19.

Great hike and views. Nice breeze. Very serene.

Nice nature walk. Ridge trail offers good views but but rough of a trail. Other trails less difficult. Lots of birds

Ever wonder how to get to that cliffs rock closish to the Ocean? Start your hike to the world famous Hanging Rocks here.

Easy walk with well maintained trails, incredible views. Easy climb to see the ocean view.

Beautiful, well- maintained trails. Ill definitely be taking the family back soon.

Cool place for hiking

Inexpensive immersion in nature where you least expect it. Simply an amazing property.

Incredible views, bountiful wildlife, satisfying trails, A++

Beautiful sanctary for people as well as birds!

Great place to walk around and take in the scenery, look at the birds, fish, frogs, etc. Has a variety of trails for varying fitness levels.

Loved the sanctuary! Met a deer and her baby

Beautiful foliage and hike up to Hanging Rock. Lovely views of the ocean and Middletown.

A wonderful morning for yoga on the lawn.

Incredible walking trails, great for bird watching, lovely location

A nice place to be for stress relief

Visited the NBS call festival for the first time. Highly recommended.

Wonderful place. Great hiking trails. Peaceful. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Check out the nature display in the barn.

Beautiful. Clean. Easy to walk around

Well managed, large 300plus acre Sanctuary. Lots to see and hear. 7plus miles of trails. Friendly, knowledgeable Staff. Restrooms, picnic tables.

Great trails and a nice view had a good time.

The annual Harvest Fair was terrific today. Great games for the kids. The Mud Pit was a hit in this perfect weather! Fun live music and beer tent!

Very nice place to go for a nature hike! Fresh air, sunshine, and some great exercise!

Great hiking on a beautiful day

Fantastic afternoon at Norman sanctuary. They had a wonderful program featuring artists from the Mabel Residency. The grounds are huge and include spectacular views of the ocean.

Theres a pond, rabbits, herons, deer, and a nice view.

Absolutely breathtaking!!!

Just a beautiful place to bird. We used Uber to get there and back from the marina downtown. Awesome afternoon.

Great place if youre looking for a quiet walk in the woods.Perhaps the best part is going down to the rocks overlooking the beach and taking in the view.

Clean trails well manicured could be a little better marked but it was nice clean restrooms

I phoned the Norman Bird Sanctuary on April 9, 2019 as I had found aninjured Seagull that could not fly. It was alert in every way. I asked them to give me directions to their address as I wanted to bring the Seagull there. Oh no, we DONT TAKE INJURED BIRDS. Excuse Me? I thoughtthis was a sanctuary. That is not my idea of a sanctuary. Disgraceful.Thankfully I found the name of the REHABILATATORS BIRD SANCTUARY AT 2865 Tower Hill Road, S. Kingstown, R.I. They immediately took the Seagull and said it should be well in time.That is what you call a Sanctuary, NOT the above.

Brought some Roger Williams University students there for a field trip. Nice place, interesting.

Wonderful wildlife. Excellent history and outdoor fun.

Went for the fast I would love a tradition to go every year

This place is amazing. Most of my memories come from walking up to hanging rock or going to the harvest fair with my family. I really enjoy this place, Iv learned a lot about the bird and the eco system around me. Getting to go on a walk here is a treat for me. I can let lose and listen to the sounds for nature and the waves crashing on the nearby beach. I will alwase love this place.

Norman Bird Sanctuary - Hanging Rock - Hanging Rock is one of the most striking spots in the Sanctuary. Hike up to the summit and youll be rewarded with spectacular views of Second Beach and the crashing Atlantic . The view is expansive and breath-taking. Hanging Rock was a favorite spot back in the late 1800s when luminaries like William James and John La Farge discussed philosophy in the midst of the surrounding wonder.

Great place for hiking and bird watching with some great views from the cliffs. Have gone twice now. Excellent trails,well marked, through the woods. Easy trails as well as.higher degree of difficulty if you like a little climb. Have seen wide variety of birds as well.

It was amazing to really connect with nature. I loved seeing all of the wildlife and plants. It was also very beautiful.

Beautiful place! Be careful of ticks

Love this place. Great just to take a leisure walk. Plenty of Wildlife too, from migrating birds to deer, coyote & amphibians. Take a camera along, youre sure to capture a moment you wont want to forget. A major plus is the Harvest Fair! Vendors of all sorts.

Great outdoor experience! Kids loved all the trails!

Beautiful, easy walks through the woods

Challenging terrain was fun for the kids.

Great place for a quiet walk in the woods, however their hours arent the best to catch many birds. They open late in the morning and close early in the evening. Trails are nicely maintained.

Beautiful views, great hike! Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Beautiful views. Abundant wildlife. Great hiking trails.

Beautiful place with well-maintained trails and facilities. Do beware of ticks!

Beautiful location with trails from easy to difficult.

Variety of trails, wooded, ridge, pond. Some history of the area and wildlife

Even in the rain it was lovely and especially fun going to Hanging Rock path

Beautiful trails, love to bring my daughters.

I brought my daughter and my wife expecting some simple trails. Instead, we discovered a rocky cliff face that was challenging even for us. The view at the top made it just that mich better.

Great semi challenging hikes. Beautiful grounds.

My daughters 3rd year. She loves it!!

Great trails, mostly gentle walks. The trail to Hanging Rock is particularly picturesque. Plenty of parking.

Nice trails. Would be nice if there was a guide helping with what species of birds are likely to be present at a given time of year.

Great place to go on bird walks

A great spot to visit and learn more about birds. Lots of events for people of all ages. Worth visiting.

My family has been going there for years. The hikes are nice and enjoyable. Overall it is a very enjoyable place to spend a morning or afternoon. An excellent place to see many birds. I was recently startled by a large wild turkey flying from tree to tree.

Incredible asset for the community, one of the most beautiful places on the island.

Birds. Grass. Trees. Near the ocean. Tranquil to the max.

Pretty place to visit, but expect to pay a fee.

Beautiful place to hike....saw a mink, red tailed hawk and a hummingbird.

Easy nature walks with excellent bird viewing platforms - entrance fee is inexpensive and preserves the natural habitat, please show your support and enjoy the experience :)

Breakfast with the Birds! Fun for the whole family. Tickets were inexpensive and the kids had a blast searching for birds, learning about other animals and walking around getting the energy out! Will be back for sure.

Great place to learn about different birds and wildlife in Rhode Island. Also a great place to explore as they have various paths to hike with different terrains.

The trails ans the wildlife are magnificent

Had a great hike. Very easy, views were beautiful

Beautiful seaside nature sanctuary. One of few places left that hasnt been taken over by a skyrise condo!

The grande dam of bird sanctuaries. Great conservation programs now with modern education progs for the kids and other progs such as art for adults.

Fun for the whole family

One of my favorite places in the workd

Good place for a walk in the woods. Many educational programs are available. Hanging rock is spectacular.

This organization is dedicated to preserving nature on Aquidneck Island. Very noble cause and a great organization!

Got rained out, but they gave us a guest pass to come back. Sold

Great time with the grandkids.

Nice place for a hike. Beautiful and scenic, with well maintained trails

Its an wonderful natural place for family with kids

Great walking trail

Beautiful and peaceful!

Very well maintained property and the staff at friendly.

Beautiful trails. Perfect place for a peaceful walk in nature.

Love this place. Great people. Learned a lot from the lectures.

Awesome place!

Wonderful nature Sancuary by the coast. Definitely wish more people would see what RI has to offer other than the beach.

A quiet place to walk trails . in one word Tranquility

Awesome place for hiking, exercize, bird watching, photographers, etc. Great for kids & adults alike. Hiking out to Hanging Rock is well worth the hike/climb! The views are spectacular (3rd,2nd beaches, nature preserve,St.Georges)!! Dont forget the Harvest Fair in Oct!

Awesome views. Well marked trails

Depending on the crowd this beach can be perfect for family with small children. I like it more than other beaches in the area, because of the clean bathrooms and friendliness of the staff that works there.